This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: An older patient who is terminally ill is receiving hospice care at home. What suggestion should the ... (Read 75 times)

arivle123

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 569
on: Jul 11, 2018
An older patient who is terminally ill is receiving hospice care at home. What suggestion should the hospice nurse make in preparation for the patient's death?
 
  1. Discuss being admitted to a hospital.
  2. Suggest transferring to a long-term care facility.
  3. Recommend admission to an inpatient hospice setting.
  4. Find out what the patient needs to be comfortable at home.

Question 2

Which of the following cases is an example of transgenerational violence as a theory of the etiology of elder abuse?
 
  A) a daughter who abuses alcohol
  B) a daughter who is working two jobs with significant debts and cares for her father, who is becoming more confused and dependent
  C) a son who, as a teenager and young adult, had serious arguments with his parents, who were emotionally abusive to him
  D) a daughter who has severe arthritis and finds it increasingly difficult to deal with her forgetful, frail mother


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

essyface1

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 347
Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

4
Rationale: Most Americans express a preference to die in their own homes. The hospice nurse should not discuss that the patient be admitted to a hospital.

Answer to Question 2

C


arivle123

  • Member
  • Posts: 569
Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
:D TYSM

Dnite

  • Member
  • Posts: 297
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

It is important to read food labels and choose foods with low cholesterol and saturated trans fat. You should limit saturated fat to no higher than 6% of daily calories.

Did you know?

Vaccines cause herd immunity. If the majority of people in a community have been vaccinated against a disease, an unvaccinated person is less likely to get the disease since others are less likely to become sick from it and spread the disease.

Did you know?

Alzheimer's disease affects only about 10% of people older than 65 years of age. Most forms of decreased mental function and dementia are caused by disuse (letting the mind get lazy).

Did you know?

The FDA recognizes 118 routes of administration.

Did you know?

When intravenous medications are involved in adverse drug events, their harmful effects may occur more rapidly, and be more severe than errors with oral medications. This is due to the direct administration into the bloodstream.

Nurses may collaborate with social workers, physicians, and other members of the health care team to Nurses may collaborate with social workers, physicians, and other members of the health care team to
Sublingual medication administration. Photograph of a male patient placing a nitroglycerine tablet u Sublingual medication administration. Photograph of a male patient placing a nitroglycerine tablet u
The patient is placed between the X-ray tube, which emits a cone-shaped X-ray beam, and the film or ... The patient is placed between the X-ray tube, which emits a cone-shaped X-ray beam, and the film or ...
A partnership between the patient and the health care provider. A partnership between the patient and the health care provider.
Oral Care of Cancer Patients Before, During, and After Therapy Oral Care of Cancer Patients Before, During, and After Therapy
Pregnant and Lactating Women, Children, the Ill, and Older Adults Are at the Highest Risk Pregnant and Lactating Women, Children, the Ill, and Older Adults Are at the Highest Risk
Video: Cerebral Cortex Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library